Police said a man kicked in the door of a home on Holland Avenue near West Capitol Street and Ellis Avenue just after 4:30 a.m. Thursday.

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Police said the man attacked a 67-year-old woman, who was alone inside the house.

"He allegedly assaulted her and tore her clothing from her body. The suspect allegedly attempted to sexually assault the resident as well. She suffered minor injuries during the incident and was later treated at a local hospital," Cmdr. Tyree Jones said in a news release.

Officers later took Joshua Young, 29, into custody. Jackson police said Young is a city employee. Family members said he works for the city's water department.

The family said Young, who was the victim's neighbor, was "like a son" to the victim.

Young is charged with attempted rape and burglary of an occupied dwelling, police said.